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ACCESSORIES

A variety of assistive listening devices are available for 
your hearing aid .

RC-DEX

remote control

TV-DEX

for listening to TV and audio

M-DEX

 for mobile phone applications and remote 

control

PHONE-DEX for easy landline use*

FM+DEX

the FM+DEX is a high-quality streaming device 

designed specifically for Widex hearing aids

T-DEX

for connecting hearing aids to mobile phones 

using telecoil

*Available in some countries only

For help in determining whether you could benefit from 
a remote control or other accessories, please consult 
your hearing care professional .

Summary of Contents for C2-XP Clear 220 Series

Page 1: ...USER INSTRUCTIONS THE WIDEX CLEAR 440 330 220 SERIES C4 XP C3 XP C2 XP model In the ear...

Page 2: ...professional Vent No vent CLEAR440 CLEAR330 CLEAR220 Programs Master Music TV Comfort Audibility Extender Reverse focus Phone T M T Zen Master Zen Master Audibility Extender Master Reverse focus Maste...

Page 3: ...d 14 Volume adjustment 15 Lost partner alarm 16 Programs 16 Switching between the programs 20 Zen 20 CLEANING 21 The hearing aid 22 The sound outlet 24 The microphone openings 25 The vent 26 NANOCARET...

Page 4: ...y compartment cover on off function 3 Nail grip 4 Sound outlet 5 NanoCare wax guard 6 Vent Not in all versions If you need help to identify the serial number usually six or seven digits on the product...

Page 5: ...on and instructions Please read this booklet carefully before you start using the hearing aid NOTE Your hearing aid and accessories may not look exactly as illus trated in this booklet We also reserve...

Page 6: ...o mod erately severe 85 dB HL and all hearing loss configu rations They are to be programmed by licensed hearing care professionals audiologists hearing aid specialists oto laryngologists who are trai...

Page 7: ...tings Other settings Adjusting volume via remote control Tone Off Confirming RC program key use Clicking sound Off Changing program via remote control Message Tones off Starting up the hearing aid Mes...

Page 8: ...he recommendations on the bat tery pack regarding disposal of used batteries Inserting the battery Before inserting a new battery into the hearing aid remember to remove the adhe sive tab Once the tab...

Page 9: ...eyond the open position Place the battery so that the plus sign of the battery faces upwards You can use the battery magnet provided to steer the battery into place If the battery compartment cover do...

Page 10: ...you always have a spare battery with you WARNING Never leave an exhausted battery in the hearing aid Exhausted batteries may leak damaging the hearing aid WARNING Your hearing aid may stop functioning...

Page 11: ...tor will indicate that the hearing aid has been switched on unless this function has been disabled Push the battery compartment cover downwards to turn the hearing aid off NOTE Another way to verify t...

Page 12: ...12 Right left identification A right ear hearing aid has a red Widex logo and a left ear hearing aid a blue logo The arrow shows the position of the logo...

Page 13: ...stance Let go of the hearing aid and use the tip of your forefinger to gen tly push it into your ear until it rests comfortably in your ear canal To help position the hearing aid properly you could pu...

Page 14: ...the hearing aid with your thumb and forefinger and pull gen tly If it is difficult you can try to move the hearing aid carefully from side to side It may also help to pull the outer ear backwards and...

Page 15: ...you change program In the default setting any volume adjustment via the remote control will affect both hearing aids To alter the increments in which the volume is increased or decreased consult your...

Page 16: ...ilable and has been activated by your hearing care professional If one of your hearing aids falls out of your ear and or the battery is exhausted a tone signal and a spoken message will sound two time...

Page 17: ...l is used where a loop system is installed If you activate the telecoil program you listen to a specific sound source and shut out surrounding sounds M T In this program you listen via the hearing aid...

Page 18: ...with amplification so that both the surrounding sounds and the generated sounds fractal tones and noise are heard together CAUTION Use of the different Zen programs may interfere with hearing surround...

Page 19: ...s who desire to listen to such a background in quiet It may be used as a sound therapy tool in a tinnitus treat ment program that is prescribed by a hearing care pro fessional audiologists hearing aid...

Page 20: ...Program 3 Message or three short beeps Program 4 Message or one long and one short beep Program 5 Message or one long and two short beeps Zen Message or tone In the default setting both your hearing...

Page 21: ...cleaning accessories are available for the hearing aid 1 Cloth 2 Brush 3 Long wax removing tool 4 Short wax removing tool Contact your hearing care professional if you need additional supplies of cle...

Page 22: ...Clean your hearing aid after use with the cloth provided WARNING Never clean the hearing aid with water or cleaning solutions as this may cause it to malfunction When the hearing aid is not in use ke...

Page 23: ...d the microphone and vent openings to ensure that no earwax or dirt has gathered there Below is an exam ple of how the sound outlet and the microphone and vent openings may be positioned The positions...

Page 24: ...sound out let with the small brush or cloth Do not attempt to clean the wax guard If the sound outlet is still blocked you should change the wax guard see pages 27 30 WARNING If you cannot clean the...

Page 25: ...r is facing downwards see drawing Guide the short wax removing tool no 4 through the micro phone opening on the battery compartment cover from the inside as illustrated WARNING If you suspect that ear...

Page 26: ...ving tool no 3 all the way through the vent WARNING It is important for the performance of the hearing aid that the vent is never blocked by earwax Make it a habit to clean the vent every day In rare...

Page 27: ...aid Otherwise the warranty for your hearing aid will be void The wax guard consists of the following parts 1 Holder 2 Removal hook 3 Wax guard CAUTION The wax guard is disposable and for one time use...

Page 28: ...28 Changing the wax guard Insert the removal hook into the used wax guard placed in the sound outlet Pull the wax guard straight out 1 Vent opening 2 Sound outlet 3 Used wax guard...

Page 29: ...the holder into the opening of the sound out let and gently press the wax guard into the opening Then pull the holder straight out The new wax guard will automatically detach from the holder Press the...

Page 30: ...r If you have any questions regarding your wax guard please contact your hearing care professional WARNING If the wax guard fits loosely discard it and insert another If the wax guard becomes dislodge...

Page 31: ...and remote control PHONE DEX for easy landline use FM DEX the FM DEX is a high quality streaming device designed specifically for Widex hearing aids T DEX for connecting hearing aids to mobile phones...

Page 32: ...correctly See page 11 The battery does not work Insert a new battery in the hearing aid The sound outlet is blocked See page 24 The microphone opening is blocked See page 25 If you suspect that ear wa...

Page 33: ...professional If the hearing aid is uncom fortable to wear The hearing aid is not correctly placed in your ear canal Consult your hearing care professional on how to place the hearing aid correctly in...

Page 34: ...way from known source of EM interfer ence The DEX and the hearing aids are not matched Check with hearing care professional to make sure DEX is matched with the hearing aids You hear inter rupted spee...

Page 35: ...n a dry location out of reach of children and pets Do not expose the hearing aid to extreme temperatures or high humidity Make sure to dry the hearing aid thoroughly after heavy perspiration such as t...

Page 36: ...or otherwise cause injury to themselves Do not change batteries in front of them and do not let them see where you keep your battery supply Discard used batteries carefully Batteries are very small a...

Page 37: ...cording to the instruc tions Never allow others to wear your hearing aid as this could cause permanent damage to their hear ing When selecting a listening program please remember that there are situat...

Page 38: ...earing aid from your ear when you go to bed to allow the ear canal to be ventilated If possible you should also remove your hearing aid during the day if there are any periods when you do not need the...

Page 39: ...hese procedures as well as from other types of radia tion such as that in a microwave oven can damage your hear ing aid and the hearing aid can become very hot Radiation from for example room surveill...

Page 40: ...rs at least 15 cm away from the implant If you experience any interference do not use the hearing aids and contact the manufacturer of the implant Please note that interference can also be caused by p...

Page 41: ...netic radiation from other products such as alarm systems room surveillance equipment and mobile phones Although your hearing aid has been designed to comply with the most stringent international elec...

Page 42: ...hearing aid infrequently will not per mit you to gain full benefit from it The use of a hearing aid is only part of hearing habilitation and may need to be supplemented by auditory training and instru...

Page 43: ...your hearing aids off Now put your hearing aids on and continue to listen Notice the difference The purpose of this activity is not to hear every word but just to recognize the difference in amplifie...

Page 44: ...urse if sounds are too loud or uncomfortable for you con tact your hearing care professional Conversational speech has many redundant cues Worrying about a word you may have missed will likely lead to...

Page 45: ...installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communi cati...

Page 46: ...equiva lent isotropically radiated power e i r p is not more than that necessary for successful communication This device complies with Industry Canada licence exempt RSS standard s Operation is subj...

Page 47: ...adio exempts de licence L exploitation est autoris e aux deux conditions suivantes 1 l appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage et 2 l utilisateur de l appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radio...

Page 48: ...eclares that the C4 XP C3 XP and C2 XP are in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999 5 EC A copy of the Declaration of Conformity can be found at ht...

Page 49: ...quip ment WEEE is not handled correctly Do not dispose of hearing aids hearing aid accessories and batteries with ordinary household waste Hearing aids batteries and hearing aid accessories should be...

Page 50: ...50 ADDITIONAL PROGRAM FORMS Programs available in your hearing aid Program 1 Program 2 Program 3 Program 4 Program 5 Special program...

Page 51: ...51 Programs available in your hearing aid Program 1 Program 2 Program 3 Program 4 Program 5 Special program...

Page 52: ...the date of manufacture may also be stated Date of manufacture The date when the product was manufactured Use by date The date after which the product is not to be used Batch code The product s batch...

Page 53: ...ly exposed Temperature limits The highest and lowest temperatures to which the prod uct can be safely exposed Consult instructions for use The user instructions contain important cautionary infor mati...

Page 54: ...ass 2 product with some restrictions on use in some CE member states C Tick mark The product complies with EMC and radio spectrum regulatory requirements for products supplied to the Australian or New...

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Page 56: ...WIDEX A S Nymoellevej 6 DK 3540 Lynge Denmark www widex com 5qr0w6 f a k Manual no 9 514 0264 001 01 WIDEX WIDEX CLEAR NANOCARE and DEX are trademarks of Widex A S...

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